Award of the Bronze Star MedalFor meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States at Kelheim, Germany, on 25-26 April 1945. On 25 April he commanded a platoon that constructed a footbridge across the Ludwig Canal under small arms fire. On 26 April, while making a reconnaissance for a vehicular bridge site near the Danube River, a burst of mortar fire blew his vehicle off the road injuring him. Despite this he continued on his mission. On 27 April, while in direct observation of enemy artillery, LT Hromadka supervised his platoon in construction of a heavy timer bridge. His outstanding leadership and steadfast devotion to duty reflect great credit on him and the Armed Forces of the United States.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalTechnician Fifth Grade Emerson Duvall, Corps of Engineers, Company A, 284th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States near Ober Forstbach, Germany, on 22 February 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Duvall, a bulldozer operator, daringly employed his bulldozer to extinguish a fire in the area of an ammunition supply point by pushing dirt over the stacks of flaming ammunition. Despite the constant danger of exploding ammunition and the possibility of detonating scattered grenades and numerous other explosives with the tracks of his heavy dozer, he persisted, with complete disregard for his personal safety, in this extremely hazardous task. Technician Fifth Grade Duvall’s heroic actions prevented the serious fire from spreading and saved essential serviceable ammunition.

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Promoted to S/SGT: 2 MAY 19453rd Platoon SgtVolunteered for and attended Ranger SchoolReceived Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the Hürtgen ForestAlso a boxer Here he is listed in the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame Click here

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Enlisted for duty: 15 OCT 1942Promoted to S/SGT 6 MAY 19452nd Platoon SgtPromoted to 2nd Lt and became the 3rd Platoon Leader after the warForeman, ConstructionAttended Mine and Booby Trap School

Award of the Bronze Star MedalBronze Star awarded for bravery in action during the period 25 APR 1945 - 27 APR 1945 while building a diversionary bridge intended to draw the enemy's attention away from the main objective to the north of the bridge site. PFC Merrill showed extreme bravery in the face of many direct threats against himself and his comrades. To include artillery, mortar and small arms fire.